Each week, we highlight standout prep athletes from area high schools and their achievements at the college sports level.

Jalen Russell

Southern Utah University

Football

Russell, a graduate of Vista Murrieta High School, appeared in 11 games for SUU at cornerback this past fall. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound athlete recorded 32 tackles — good for seventh on the team. He also made seven pass breakups, had two tackles for loss, forced a fumble and recovered another. Russell has one more year of eligibility and will hope to help the Thunderbirds improve in the win column in 2019.

Chris Harris

St. John’s University

Football

Harris, a defensive back out of Elsinore High School, had 33 total tackles last fall for an impressive Saint John’s University team that went 12-1 and made it to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals. The junior athlete intercepted four passes on the season, including two in an October win over Concordia-Moorhead. In the Round of 16 win during the NCAA Tournament, he had four tackles. Harris will look to help St. John’s continue its dominance next fall.

Greg Holt

Tufts College

Football

Holt, a 5-foot-10, 220-pound linebacker from Linfield Christian High School, led Tufts in tackles by a large margin this past season. In total, he had 72 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and 2.5 sacks. His performance led to numerous accolades, including all-NESCAC first-team honors and a selection to the New England Football Writers’ All-New England Team. Holt has one more season of eligibility.

Austin Lee

Occidental College

Football

Lee, a senior out of Linfield Christian High School, played along the offensive line for Occidental. This past fall, the 5-foot-10, 230-pound player saw action in two games. He played in two games last year as well, bringing his total to four games for his career. Lee was a star player at Linfield, where he earned 1st Team All CIF honors and 1st Team All Valley honors and was a team captain.